Tweed Heads South Dc at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
32.8k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Tweed Heads South Dc.
The postcode for Tweed Heads South Dc is 2486 (NSW).
Tweed Heads South Dc (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Tweed Heads South Dc has roughly 32,838 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tweed Heads South Dc scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tweed Heads South Dc's population at 32,838, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
32,838
Median age
48
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$357/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
32,838
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
56
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tweed Heads South Dc.
Local schools for Tweed Heads South Dc
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Government School Catchment
Tweed River High School
Tweed Heads South Public School
Caldera School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tweed Heads South Dc.
- What is the Tweed Heads South Dc postcode?
- Tweed Heads South Dc is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Tweed Heads South Dc?
- Tweed Heads South Dc is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2486, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tweed Heads South Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $357.
- What schools are in Tweed Heads South Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving Tweed Heads South Dc on this page, including Tweed River High School, Tweed Heads South Public School, Caldera School.
- How walkable is Tweed Heads South Dc?
- Tweed Heads South Dc has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tweed Heads South Dc?
- Tweed Heads South Dc is close to Tweed Heads South, Fingal Head, Banora Point, Tweed Heads, Tweed Heads West.
- What is the population of Tweed Heads South Dc?
- The population of Tweed Heads South Dc is approximately 32,838 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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